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5. What is meant by "Setting stock objectives" in
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retail ? Describe the key factors that help in
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN taking appropriate decisions in this regard. 2+8
RETAILING/B.B.A. IN RETAILING 6. Explain the concept of 'Assortment Planning'.
Term-End Examination Discuss various factors affecting it. 5+5
June, 2020 7. Distinguish between the following : 6+4
BRL-006 : BUYING AND MERCHANDISING-4 (a) Global brand and Local brand
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50 (b) Direct expenses and Indirect expenses
Note :(i) Attempt any five questions. 8. Write short notes on any two of the following :
(ii) All questions carry equal marks. 5 each
(a) Category captain
1. What is meant by merchandising ? Describe
(b) Sales forecasting
basic principles of merchandising. 2+8
(c) Break-even pricing
2. Define the concept of merchandising
(d) Private label
management. Explain briefly its different
components. 2+8
3. What is meant by "Open-to-buy" ? Describe
different steps involved in it. 2+8
4. Explain the concept of category life cycle.
Describe the strategies adopted at different
stages of the category life cycle. 2+8 BRL-006 640
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